Opinion
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Transfer of public lands to states bad for sportsmen
There are few things the federal government is good for these days, and even then, it’s usually filled with wasteful spending and bureaucracy. Most of...
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Weed less dangerous than other legalized substances
Marijuana, dope, weed, pot, jazz cabbage, the Devil’s lettuce, bud or whatever you might call it should be legalized within all states. Why? It’s healthier...
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Traffic cameras increase driver accountability, safety
Two pieces of legislation are making their way through the Iowa Senate at the moment. One would ban traffic-enforcement cameras in the state of Iowa,...
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Ninth grade too early for life decisions
It’s the second semester of the school year, and it’s that time again for students to start planning their short-term and long-term futures. Based on...
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What does Black History Month mean to you?
“To me Black History Month is about getting in touch with my roots and learning more about the past, things that have strengthened us and...
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Berkeley riot misrepresents legitimate voices from left
“Riots are self defeating and socially destructive.” This quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. perfectly and precisely articulates the problem with holding riots in the...
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Arts deserve public funding
As President Donald Trump prepares to make dramatic cuts to programs across the nation, his new “blueprint for balance” includes plans on cutting back funding...
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Aim for balance between life-simplifying gadget and ample time to simply live free of gadgets
At the turn of the 20th century, the evolution of technology has been one the fastest ones to date. Technological advances such as electricity,...
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Veterans, speech team, many others deserving of special attention on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. Though known to most as a day for (not so) cheap chocolate, flowers, gifts and stress over all of the above for many...
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Brady arguably among best QBs of all time
The Patriots mounted the biggest comeback in NFL Super Bowl history on Sunday, Feb. 5. They were down 21-3 at half and were down 25...
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Cedar Bend hosts successful cat yoga event
The Humane Society hosted an event last weekend on Saturday, May 2 for cat yoga at the Outreach and Education Center. There were many participants who showed up for...
